Hi,
I have a quick question - I am a citizen of Canada and have my immediate family member (parents) who are residing in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I have applied for their super visa in March, 2020 and their biometrics has been updated in the system. I have not received an update yet. I have seen the new link on the website (cic.gc.ca) regarding the COVID Travel - section (
What to do if you’ve already applied for a visitor visa).
Considering I have not received an update so far, there is a mailbox that IRCC has asked to email with the requirements (to meet the exempt category etc) - couple of questions:-
1) Is there an "immediate travel requirement" once we email IRCC - Based on what I read they have said NOT to book tickets before getting a visa.
2) Should we be proving the trip is for an essential purpose or that is exempt for immediate family members who have citizens or PR in Canada? The thing is I want them to come and visit me due to the hardships being faced but am not sure on when.
Has anyone done this or if you could help me? Thanks!
I have a quick question - I am a citizen of Canada and have my immediate family member (parents) who are residing in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I have applied for their super visa in March, 2020 and their biometrics has been updated in the system. I have not received an update yet. I have seen the new link on the website (cic.gc.ca) regarding the COVID Travel - section (
What to do if you’ve already applied for a visitor visa).
Considering I have not received an update so far, there is a mailbox that IRCC has asked to email with the requirements (to meet the exempt category etc) - couple of questions:-
1) Is there an "immediate travel requirement" once we email IRCC - Based on what I read they have said NOT to book tickets before getting a visa.
2) Should we be proving the trip is for an essential purpose or that is exempt for immediate family members who have citizens or PR in Canada? The thing is I want them to come and visit me due to the hardships being faced but am not sure on when.
Has anyone done this or if you could help me? Thanks!